preheat your oven to 400. clean the jalape?os by slicing them in half (length-wise) and scooping out the seeds (wear gloves for this, as they will burn your hands)...no bueno!

in a medium size bowl, mix the shredded cheddar and the softened cream cheese. I like to sprinkle in some crush pepper flakes to add to the heat. then, cut the bacon slices in half.

stuff the peppers with the cheese mix. then wrap them tightly with the bacon.

place them on a cookie sheet atop foil and pop them in the oven and cook them for 15-20 min; until you start to see the cheese melt and hear the bacon sizzle (be sure to cook through). careful not to burn them! and there you have the best appetizer you could bring to your party! serve warm.